Immerse Yourself in the Essence of Community at Columbia Black Expo 2025 on May 17 at SC State Fairgrounds from 10 am to 5 pm for a vibrant celebration of African American culture and enterprise. All are welcome to join the fun!
Columbia Black Expo isn’t just an event; it’s the heartbeat of the community, pulsating with the energy of progress, unity, and pride.
Experience a day filled with enriching talks, cultural exhibitions, and a showcase of Black business excellence. Be part of this jubilant convergence from dawn till dusk — where your journey is an integral thread in the fabric of our collective story.
Come, be inspired, network, and celebrate!
Event areas include:
-Shopping with local businesses
-Government and Community Resources
-Wellness events throughout the day
-Celeb appearances including:
** A fireside Chat with Morris Chestnut
** The Tabitha Brown Experience
** Performance by 803 Fresh (featuring Black Expo Popping Fans)
** Performance by LeToya Luckett
** Performance by Todd Dulaney
AND:
Produce Giveaway
We are partnering with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Change SC Initiative. Visit the Change SC booth to get a bag of fresh produce!
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Spades Tournament!
Anyone can participate! Must register as a team of two at the Expo (gambling laws prohibit early registration). The Tournament will be from 11am - 4pm. There are high value prizes!!
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Senior Lounge hosted by Humana! Come and enjoy the Green Glove Experience in this space dedicated to those 65 and older. While there you can also speak with a Humana representative about your coverage. Swing by for your chance to win a lunch voucher that can be used at any of the food vendors during the Black Expo. You do not have to be a Humana customer to enjoy this experience!
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Line dancing with Black Expo Popping Fans!
Visit the main stage. Step in and get a Black Expo popping fan!
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Health Pavilion
Get your health assessments on site in the Health Pavilion. Get your Passport to Health completed and be entered for your chance to be one of the many prize winners and sign up in advance for one of 25 slots to have a screening as part of Mobile Mammograms by Prisma.
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VIP Lounge hosted by Tito’s Vodka
Limited space! The lounge will be open from 11-4 with a Silent Disco Dance Party by the Dance Doctors, and an open bar.
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Be sure to check out the Black Folks Camp Too booth and learn more about the organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the outdoor industry by making it easier, more interesting, more familiar, and more fun for black folks to go camping.
Ticket Information:
$15 adults (13 years old and older)
$10 youth (6-12 years old)
Free (youth 0-5 years old)
$35 Elevated Experience (includes a book by Tabitha Brown, everything included with a general admission ticket)
$55 Black Expo VIP Experience (must be 21 years old)
VIP Ticket includes: Two Titos Vodka Cocktails, Silent Disco access with The Dance Doctors, everything included with a general admission ticket
$175 Weekend Pass (access to all events: Black Owned Wine + Spirits on Thursday, Taste of Black Columbia on Friday, and Columbia Black Expo on Saturday)
Also check out other Exhibitions in Columbia, Business events in Columbia, Health & Wellness events in Columbia.
